The state’s cold weather rule limits utilities from shutting off heat, but those protections don’t extend to propane or fuel oil users.

The U.S. Energy Information Administration said average U.S. consumers who rely on electricity will see expenditures rise 4%.

It will cost less to fill up today after a decrease in maximum prices for petroleum products. Gas has decreased by 0.5 cents.

There’s no real change in the price of most fuels this week. Gas is down by half a cent. Diesel is a cent cheaper on the ...